Suburban mayors remain hopeful despite sales tax bill’s uncertainty
Gov. Bill Lee’s budget does not include restoring the shared sales tax relationship and returning a fair share to municipalities. However, local mayors remain hopeful.
Topic: Germantown
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March 2023
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Legislation leads Germantown to monitor other districts’ book battles
“The biggest challenge we are going to face in education moving forward is defining the intent of our legislators.”
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Germantown kindergartner uncovers lost treasure
When a teacher’s engagement ring goes missing, a Dogwood student digs into finding it.
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Teens involved in attempted Germantown kidnapping face additional charges
Two teens facing aggravated kidnapping charges in connection with an attempted abduction at Saddle Creek face additional offenses in separate cases.
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February 2023
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Lush, Local Lime coming to Saddle Creek
The cosmetics retailer and Mexican eatery will be the newest shops to join the retail options at the Shops of Saddle Creek.
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Germantown’s Cordova Triangle to remain residential, judge rules
After 4-and-a-half years, a judge finally decided Tuesday on the rezoning decision Germantown made on the 19.77-acre site near Neshoba Road, Germantown Road and Cordova Road.
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Collierville, Germantown support returning more sales tax to municipalities
Both suburbs unanimously passed similar resolutions in their respective meetings Monday, taking a formal yet strong stance on the matter.
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Germantown cancels PILOT for medical office that won’t need it
Germantown’s Industrial Development Board formally terminated a tax incentive for a project that is not moving forward.
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Germantown sales tax revenue strong, but budget challenges remain
The city’s sales tax revenue is strong despite concerns of a possible recession when the budget was developed last year.
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January 2023
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Patrick Lawton, former Germantown administrator, wins a state award
Germantown’s former city administrator will receive a Tennessee state award for his commitment to continuous improvement.
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Suburban home sales dip in 2022 as market stabilizes
Suburban home sales dipped in 2022, and new home sales remained low compared to the previous year.
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$10 Deal: Asian Eatery serves the best tofu in town and has a good lunch special
When at Asian Eatery, don’t miss the crispy tofu appetizer, which is substantial enough for a light meal. But if you want more, there are about 20 lunch specials to satisfy you and your budget.
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Germantown project gets greenlight for condos
The aldermen unanimously approved the amended outline plan for The Standard Germantown, formerly known as Carrefour at The Gateway.
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Germantown Pharmacy aims for hometown feel in new spot
After three years of operation through the challenges of a pandemic, Germantown Pharmacy has been successful enough to outgrow its space on Exeter Road. The business has relocated to 7465 Poplar Ave.
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Harvest Church crash leaves behind business owners, religious leaders
Four members of Germantown’s Harvest Church were killed in a plane crash in Yoakum, Texas, leaving behind church leaders, family members and community officials.
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Poplar Avenue medical office plans concern Germantown residents
The 18-acre site is zoned residential and a 38-lot subdivision was once approved for the area, but only three homes were ever developed.
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Trees from Germantown Country Club to find new life
Many of the trees coming off the Germantown Country Club site will not be shipped off to a landfill. Farmington-Kimbrough Development Group wants the wood to be used for a new purpose.
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Dates set for when Germantown Kroger can’t sell beer
Kroger in Germantown will not be allowed to sell beer Monday through Thursday, Jan. 16-19, 2023.
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Colored trees to cast new shade along Germantown Greenway
The art installation usually last between four and six months. Germantown is one of about 30 cities to have the blue trees.
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Conrad Pearson decides against moving
Conrad Pearson will stay in Germantown but not move to a site as it had planned.
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Houston Middle opens addition ahead of students’ return
Germantown Municipal School District opened its 42,974-square-foot addition at the school — a project that began three years ago.
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December 2022
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$10 Deal: The Monday burger at Forest Hill Grill is a winner
It’s a nice hearty burger, too, and even with cheese and a side of fries, it still comes in at less than $10.
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Germantown finds a new Santa — right in its IT department
Germantown didn’t have to go all the way to the North Pole when the city’s official Santa Claus retired.
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New Cordova high school a step closer to reality
Memphis-Shelby County Schools is now one step closer to getting the funding it needs for a new high school in the Cordova area.
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GMSD approves 3G agreement
GMSD was the fourth and final vote by a government entity needed to approve the agreement regarding Germantown namesake schools operated by Memphis-Shelby County Schools within the suburb’s boundaries.
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